Nanoco receives first commercial order for the supply of CFQD® resin Order placed by leading global manufacturer Wah Hong Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), the leading developer and manufacturer of cadmium-free quantum dots and …

Quantum dots (QDs) are playing an increasingly significant role in improving the color performance of LCD TV and computer displays. With advancements in the technology, much of which is driven by Nanoco innovation…

MANCHESTER, UK & CONCORD, Mass. USA, May 16, 2017 – Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, today announced Dr. Nigel Pickett…

With infinite knowledge just a search term away, product research has become a part of everyday life. When it comes to what we bring into our homes, we all like to be informed and certain we’re making the best decisions for our families and ourselves. So what you don’t know about your television might surprise you. We recently surveyed adult […]

I had the recent opportunity to participate in the Gigaom Change conference in Austin, Texas. This incredible event brings together equally incredible minds working on solutions in robotics, 3D printing, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and …

The chief executive of nanomaterials specialist Nanoco Group (LON:NANO), Michael Edelman, tells Proactive that all the major TV brands want the firm’s “attractive” nanomaterial technology. “We’re seeing all the major display brands, the TV brands, big OEMs, wanting this technology,” he says …

The presentation from the Cannacord Genuity 36th Annual Growth Conference held in Boston on 10th August 2016 can now be found in the Results & Reports section of the Nanoco website. The audio link to go alongside the presentation can be found through the following link: http://wsw.com/webcast/canaccord23/nano.l

Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, provides the following trading update ahead of its preliminary results for the year ended 31 July 2016…

Nanoco and Wah Hong Industrial Corporation sign Commercialisation Agreement in Display Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and …

Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, notes the publication of the latest report sponsored by the European Commission on the use in Europe of quantum dots that contain the hazardous substance cadmium…

In recent days, Nanoco has clearly stated our position on the inconclusive advisory report from the Öko Institute, which recommends the extension of an exemption as part of the Restriction of certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive that would allow the use of cadmium- containing quantum dots in Europe in TVs and displays. In this post, we hope to further explain our questioning […]

MANCHESTER, England & CONCORD, Mass., June 3, 2016 – Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, today challenged a new advisory report from the Öko Institute in as far as it recommends the extension of an exemption as part of the Restriction of certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive that […]

In this interview, CEO Michael Edelman explains what a quantum dot is and what makes them a strong platform technology applicable across a wide range of use-cases. He discusses the different application areas upon which the company is focused and the timeline towards commercialisation. He also explains why the company chose to move to a non-exclusive arrangement with Dow in […]

MANCHESTER, England & CONCORD, Mass.– Nanoco Group plc (LSE:NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, today announced that Dr. Nigel Pickett, Nanoco’s Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, and Steve Reinhard, Vice President of Business Development, will be featured speakers at the Society for Information Display’s (SID) Display Week Conference in San […]

Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, announces that its Chairman, Tony Clinch, has resigned as a director after six years on the Company’s Board, a period during which he has led the Company through key corporate milestones including the move from AIM to the Official List and […]

Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, is pleased to announce that it has been notified of its first royalty payment from The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) following sales during the first three months of 2016 of Nanoco cadmium-free quantum dots from Dow’s plant in Cheonan, South Korea. […]

Nanoco Technologies Recognized for Innovation in Sustainable Plant Growth MANCHESTER, England & CONCORD, Mass. — Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, today announced it was honored with a Silver Edison Award in the category of Applied Technology: Horticulture for its cadmium-free CFQD® quantum dot technology for […]

Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, announces that it has mutually agreed with The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) (“Dow”) to modify its licence agreement for Nanoco’s cadmium-free quantum dot technology. Under the modified agreement, Dow has non-exclusive rights for the sale, marketing and manufacture of Nanoco’s […]

We at Nanoco are all about the science of innovation, more specifically, the chemistry of innovation. From display to lighting and beyond, our unique chemistry has led to a wide and growing array of applications for our CFQD® quantum dots. But technological advancement rarely happens with just one science alone—which is where physics comes into play at Nanoco. Put in its […]

Here at Nanoco, 2016 has started with a bang, between our recent nomination as an Edison Awards finalist and, more recently, our 2016 Prism Award win. We’re excited to continue the momentum with the promise of more innovative solutions and milestones to showcase in the year ahead. Last week’s Prism Award (the “Photonics Oscars”!) win was of particular significance for us, as it […]

Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, announces that it has been selected as the winner of the Materials and Coatings category of the Prism Awards 2016 for its cadmium-free CFQD® quantum dots. The award was presented at a ceremony held in San Francisco during the SPIE Photonics West Conference, […]

As interest in Nanoco continued to build among prospective customers and investors in the years following its 2001 founding, it became time to bring onboard an experienced business executive to strategically guide the company through its next stage of growth. In 2004, one of Nanoco’s investors introduced co-founder Nigel Pickett to Dr Michael Edelman. The rest (as they say) is […]

Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, is pleased to announce that Christopher Richards, who recently joined the Company as a Non-Executive Director, has been appointed Senior Independent Director with immediate effect. For further information, please contact: Nanoco Michael Edelman, Chief Executive Officer David Blain, Chief Financial Officer […]

Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, announces the following update on its Lighting Division following the successful launch of the world’s first CFQD® Quantum Dot lighting products at the LuxLive industry trade show in London. Nanoco and its partner Marl International, a UK-based pioneer in LED lighting, […]

Nanoco Lighting Named to Lux’s Global Hotlist…and Counting Down to LuxLive

In September, we shared details about the progress of Nanoco’s newly-launched lighting division. Since then, our successes on the lighting front have continued. Next week we’ll be presenting at Strategies in Light and LuxLive, where we’ll demonstrate the capabilities of our CFQD® quantum dot film alongside our partner, Marl International. Heading into the event, Nanoco has some more exciting lighting news to share, along with […]

A LuxLive Exhibitor alongside partner Marl International, Nanoco to Showcase Cadmium-Free Quantum Dot Technology in LED Lighting, Offering Revolutionary Breakthrough Uses in Retail, Agriculture, Architecture Manchester, England and Concord, MA, USA – November 10, 2015 — Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, today announced the company will […]

A passion to push the boundaries of CFQD® quantum dots for a range of new applications is at the heart of everything we do here at Nanoco Technologies. Innovation is not only the essence of our products and technology, you can also find it in the hearts of our people. The Nanoco team is comprised of the brightest scientific and entrepreneurial minds […]

Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, announces that it has signed a further follow-on joint development agreement with Osram, one of the world’s largest lighting companies, in connection with the use of Nanoco quantum dots in lighting. Nanoco has been working with Osram under joint development agreements […]

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, announces that it has signed a follow-on joint development agreement with one of the world’s largest lighting companies. This agreement follows the successful completion of a joint development agreement with the same lighting company, announced in August last year. The […]

Legal uncertainty surrounds use of cadmium in television and computer displays for EU market

Philips branded cadmium based displays to be released into EU Nanoco, the developer and manufacturer of cadmium-free quantum dots, has challenged the legality of cadmium quantum dot screens in the EU market, by requesting an official investigation into the issue through a Petition with the European Parliament. This initiative comes at a time when TPV, under the Philips brand, is […]

Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, will announce its preliminary results for the year ended 31 July 2015 on Tuesday 13 October 2015. A briefing for analysts will be held at 10.00am on the morning of the results at the offices of Buchanan, 107 Cheapside, London EC2V 6DN. […]

We’re happy to update everyone on the progress being made by Nanoco’s newly established lighting business. As we saw by the enormous excitement and numerous announcements that came out of the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show last January, quantum dots were one of the “technology darlings” of the event thanks to their ability to vividly enhance displays. Because of their remarkable […]

Result of General Meeting, Move to Main Market and Placing to raise £20 million gross

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, announces that all resolutions were duly passed at its General Meeting held earlier today in connection with the Company’s proposed move from AIM to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and the Placing announced on 31 March 2015. Following […]

Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, provides the following trading update ahead of its preliminary results for the year ended 31 July 2015, which are expected to be announced in mid-October 2015. The year ended 31 July 2015 was a year of significant progress both in the […]

Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, will present next week at two US conferences for institutional investors to be held in Boston, Massachusetts. Michael Edelman, Nanoco’s CEO, will present on August 11, 2015, at 3.05pm EDT at the Oppenheimer 18th Annual Technology, Internet and Communications Conference at the […]

Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, provides the following update on progress with the commercialisation of its technology. Nanoco is making very significant progress in the display industry where it is working with a wide range of display OEM customers based in Korea, China, Japan, Taiwan and […]

Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, confirms that commissioning of the Cheonan, Korea, quantum dot facility being built by The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”), Nanoco’s worldwide licensing partner for quantum dots in the display industry, is underway and customer sampling is expected to begin in Q3, […]

Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brendan Cummins as a Non-Executive Director with effect from today, 28 May 2015. Brendan is a highly experienced chemicals industry executive with 40 years of industry and leadership experience. Most recently, he was Chief […]

Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, confirms that Members of the European Parliament (“MEPs”) have voted against a proposed extension of an exemption to the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) which would have allowed the use of cadmium-containing quantum dots in Europe. Nanoco welcomes this decision […]

Last week, the debate around cadmium – a highly toxic and carcinogenic by – product of zinc and copper production— and its use in televisions and lighting began again. Back in 2011 a European Directive on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances ruled that the use of cadmium in TVs and lighting would not be permitted after 1 July 2014. In […]

Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Blain as Chief Financial Officer. David, who will join Nanoco and the Company’s Board on 3 August 2015, is a chartered accountant with considerable operational, commercial and strategic experience gained at a […]

Cadmium, a toxic substance and carcinogen regulated by the Directive on Restriction of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) will be allowed in displays of televisions and other electronic and electrical equipment for the European market should draft European Commission regulation pass. The issue will be discussed at an Environment Committee meeting of the European Parliament on […]

Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, is pleased to announce the commencement of trading in its ordinary shares at 8.00am today on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and admission to the premium segment of the Official List of the UK Listing Authority. The commencement […]

Innovate UK Grant Award for Collaboration with Loughborough University

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, is pleased to announce a grant award from Innovate UK, the Government agency formerly named the Technology Strategy Board, in connection with the further development of the Company’s printable solar cell technology. The £399,562 grant was awarded under Innovate UK’s Energy […]

Collaboration Signals a New Era in LED Lighting That Meshes Bright, High-Efficiency and Long-Lasting Lighting with High Color Performance to Deliver “Light People Like” Concord, MA and Ulverston, England – March 25, 2015 – Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, and Marl International, a pioneer of the LED lighting industry, […]

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, today announces that Dr. Nigel Pickett, the Company’s Chief Technology Officer, will present at the Quantum Dots Forum in San Francisco on 18 March 2015, at 2:00 p.m. PDT. Dr. Pickett will discuss the “Mass Manufacture of Heavy Metal-Free Quantum Dots for […]

It’s no secret that there are a lot of scientists and engineers at Nanoco. More than 80% of our employees work in our labs, furthering new applications for our quantum dot technology and nanomaterials. As scientists, we love numbers and the data gathered from them as they provide the evidence that a particular theory is true, turning great ideas into […]

In the weeks following CES, it’s become clear that quantum dots have arrived. Last month, WIRED Magazine developed a quantum dot primer for its readers which highlights the work of our team at Nanoco. Just last week, CNET posted a fun video on how quantum dots work. On any given day these stories are an exciting development. But on the heels of CES, where […]

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, confirms that a proposed exemption to the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) for cadmium-containing quantum dots is shortly expected to be reviewed by Members of the European Parliament (“MEPs”). The legislative process includes a period of 60 days’ scrutiny of […]

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, announces that, further to the Company’s announcement on 16 December 2014, LG Electronics has signed a partnering agreement with Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) in connection with the supply of Nanoco cadmium-free quantum dots for LG’s Ultra HD TV range, which was […]

Talk about starting the year with the bang. This week, quantum dots found their way into the mainstream narrative with a big development –the first quantum dot displays from LG debuted at the CES 2015. These beautiful, new, quantum dot screens are powered by Nanoco’s science and technology, more than a decade in the making. The LG endorsement is a big one for […]

Nanoco Group plc(AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, announces that, further to the announcement on 3 October 2014, Colin White has for health reasons decided to resign as a Director and to leave the Company with effect from 31 December 2014. Mark Sullivan will continue in the role of […]

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, today announces that it has signed a manufacturing contract with The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) to set out details of how materials produced by Nanoco’s production facility in Runcorn will be supplied to Dow as part of Dow’s worldwide licensing agreement […]

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, today confirms that LG Electronics (“LG”) will be using Nanoco’s quantum dot technology in its 4K ULTRA HD TV lineup in 2015. LG will unveil a new 4K ULTRA HD TV with quantum dot technology as a new component of its […]

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, held its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) earlier today at which all resolutions put to shareholders were duly passed. The full text of each resolution was included in the notice of the meeting circulated to shareholders on 24 October 2014. The results […]

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, will this morning hold its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”). Anthony Clinch, Nanoco’s Chairman, will make the following statement: “We continue to be pleased by the progress being made in our partnership with The Dow Chemical Company for the manufacture and marketing […]

Earlier this month, scientists Shuji Nakamura, Hiroshi Amano and Isamu Akasaki were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their invention of blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs), “a new energy efficient and environmentally friendly light source.” The LEDs, according to the Nobel Assembly, “triggered a fundamental transformation of lighting technology,” which has found its way into our homes, our work environments and many […]

nanomaterials, announces that it has signed a follow-on joint development agreement with Osram, one of the world’s largest lighting companies, in connection with the use of Nanoco quantum dots in general lighting. Current methods for producing white light from a blue LED tend to produce light that is weak in red wavelengths, resulting in a light that lacks warmth and […]

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, announces the appointment of Mark Sullivan as the Company’s Interim CFO. Mark has provided accountancy services to Nanoco for the past nine years through his advisory company Summ.it Assist LLP. His appointment as Interim CFO will enable Colin White, Nanoco’s […]

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, announces the appointment of Keith Wiggins in the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer. Keith joins the Company, and Nanoco’s Board, with immediate effect. Keith is a highly experienced chemicals industry executive. He began his career with ICI, working in […]

Dow to Build Plant in South Korea and Nanoco to Receive Milestone Payment

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, notes today’s announcement from The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”), Nanoco’s global licensing partner, stating that Dow will begin construction of the world’s first large-scale, cadmium-free quantum dot manufacturing plant capable of supporting the manufacture of “millions of cadmium-free quantum dot televisions […]

Today, we’re pleased to announce that our global licensing partner, The Dow Chemical Company, will commence construction on the first, large-scale cadmium-free quantum dot manufacturing operation at the Company’s Cheonan, South Korea site. This new facility will produce commercial quantities of Nanoco’s cadmium-free quantum dots, and will enable the manufacture of millions of quantum dot televisions and other display applications […]

Welcome to our blog. Ten years ago, I joined Nanoco to help bring the company and its quantum dot technology out of the lab and to the manufacturing floor where, once produced at scale, it had the potential to revolutionize many an industry. The marvel of these tiny semiconductor particles lies not only in their size – just 1/10,000 the […]

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, will announce its preliminary results for the year ended 31 July 2014 on Tuesday 14 October 2014. A briefing for analysts will be held at 10.00am on the morning of the results at the offices of Buchanan, 107 Cheapside, London […]

Nanoco to Present at Canaccord Genuity’s 34th Annual Growth Conference Nanoco Group plc(AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, announces that it will be presenting at Canaccord Genuity’s 34th Annual Growth Conference on 13 August 2014 at 1:30p.m. EDT. The conference will take place at the Intercontinental Hotel in Boston, […]

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, announces the appointment of Robin Williams as an independent Non-Executive Director. Robin brings to Nanoco a breadth of corporate experience, gained at quoted and private businesses and in the City where he worked in investment banking during his early career. He […]

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, announces that it has been awarded a further £308,000 grant to support its research at University College London (UCL) into the use of cadmium-free quantum dots in the in-vivo imaging of cancer. The grant has been awarded by the Technology Strategy […]

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, announces that it will be presenting at the Cowen and Company Investors’ Conference taking place as part of Display Week 2014, the Society of Information Display’s annual convention for the display industry. Display Week is being hosted this year in San […]

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, welcomes the publication of a report prepared for the European Commission in connection with exemptions to the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive. The report recommends only a temporary exemption for the use of cadmium-containing quantum dots in displays. The exemption, which […]

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO) (“Nanoco”, the “Company” or the “Group”) today announces its intention to raise approximately £10 million from a placing via an accelerated bookbuild in order to fund the Company’s continued growth (further details of which are set out in the “Use of proceeds” section below). Nanoco is pleased to announce a placing of 6,369,427 new Ordinary […]

Nanoco has completed the planned expansion of its cadmium-free quantum dot production facility in Runcorn with the installation and commissioning of two further Semi-Tech lines at a planned cost of approximately £1.25 million. These Semi-Tech lines will be used to fulfil orders for large quantities of sample materials to meet the increasing demand for pre-production quantum dots from customers and […]

Nanoco announces that it has signed a follow-on joint development agreement with a major electronics company in Asia. Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, announces that it has signed a follow-on joint development agreement with a major electronics company in Asia. This agreement represents the second phase […]

Philadelphia, PA and Manchester, UK, January 23, 2013 Dow Electronic Materials, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) and Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO) today announced they have entered into a global licensing agreement for Nanoco’s cadmium-free quantum dot technology. Under the terms of the agreement, Dow Electronic Materials will have exclusive worldwide rights for the sale, […]

Nanoco Group plc(AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, announces that it has signed a follow-on agreement with Tokyo Electron, the major Japanese equipment supplier, for the on-going development of a nanomaterial-based solar film. This agreement, which runs until September 2014, represents the third phase of a joint development agreement […]

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, held its Annual General Meeting earlier today at which all resolutions put to shareholders were duly passed.

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, will hold its Annual General Meeting later this morning at its head office in Manchester. Peter Rowley, Nanoco’s Chairman, will make the following statement: “The current financial year has started well, and we are pleased with the momentum across our […]

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, announces that it has recently won three grants from the UK Government totalling £736,000. The grants have been awarded by the UK’s innovation agency, the Technology Strategy Board, which aims to accelerate UK economic growth by stimulating and supporting business-led innovation. […]

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, announces that it has successfully produced a 1kg batch of green cadmium-free quantum dots for a major Japanese corporation, triggering a US$2 million payment to Nanoco. Nanoco supplied a 1kg batch of red quantum dots to the same Japanese corporation […]

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, announces that it has signed a commercial joint development agreement (JDA) with a major electronics company in Asia in connection with the use of the Company’s cadmium-free quantum dots (CFQD™) in the electronics company’s display products. It is anticipated that […]

Nanoco Group plc, a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, is delighted to announce that The Duke of York visited the Company’s headquarters in Manchester and discussed the Company’s technology with the Nanoco team. His Royal Highness’s tour of Nanoco took place on Tuesday 14 February 2012 and formed part of his […]

Nanoco Group plc(AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, announces that it has achieved the performance milestone for green quantum dots being developed in its supply and licence agreement with a major Japanese corporation, triggering a US$1 million payment. The criteria for achieving the milestone included a performance life of […]

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots, announces that it has signed a joint development agreement with one of the world’s largest lighting companies which are already a major producer of light emitting diode (LED) lights. The objective of the development agreement is to incorporate Nanoco’s cadmium-free quantum dots (CFQDTM) […]

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots, announces that it has successfully produced the 1kg batch of red cadmium-free quantum dots (CFQD™) specified by a major Japanese corporation, which triggers a US$2 million payment to Nanoco by the corporation. The production of cadmium-free quantum dots on this scale is a […]

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of quantum dots and other nanomaterials, announces that it has achieved a key milestone in its agreement with a major Japanese electronics company for the design and development of quantum dots for use in the LED backlighting of LCD TVs, triggering a US$600,000 milestone payment. The 18-month […]

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of quantum dots and other nanomaterials, announces the appointment of Colin Meadows White as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. Colin, a highly experienced financial executive, will also join the Company’s Board. Colin, age 48, is a chartered accountant with international experience of publicly quoted companies in the […]

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Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of quantum dots and other nanomaterials, announces that it has signed a joint development agreement with Tokyo Electron, the major Japanese production equipment supplier, for the development of a solar photovoltaic (PV) nanomaterial film. This agreement marks Nanoco’s first commercial relationship in the solar energy sector, building […]

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of commercial quantities of quantum dots, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Gooda in the newly created position of Manufacturing Director. In this role, he will lead the on-going scale-up of manufacturing and commercial supply of the product. Mr Gooda is a highly experienced production […]

Nanoco Group plc (AIM: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of commercial quantities of quantum dots, will this morning hold its Annual General Meeting at the Company’s head office in Manchester. Nanoco’s CEO, Michael Edelman, will make the following statement: “I am pleased to report that we are making good progress across our business. Manufacturing scale-up, allowing […]

Nanoco Technologies Ltd. today announced it has agreed to settlement terms of a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Nanosys, Inc. The lawsuit claimed that Nanoco’s Cadmium based core-shell (CdSe/ZnS) quantum dot technology, which is being distributed in the United States, infringes upon certain patents held by Nanosys. In the settlement, Nanoco did not admit that the asserted patents are either […]

Nanoco announces that Kisco Limited (“Kisco”), the leading Asian electronics materials trading and manufacturing company headquartered in Osaka, Japan, purchased 2,870,339 Ordinary Shares in the Company on 15th July 2009. As a result of this transaction, Kisco now holds a total of 6,026,615 Ordinary Shares representing 3.27 per cent of the issued share capital of the Company. Kisco is the […]

Nanoco features in an article in C&EN news about the prospects for material scientists. Extract from C&EN News 17 November 2008 MATERIALS SCIENTISTS also have opportunities abroad. Nanoco Technologies, a company in Manchester, England, that manufactures quantum dots for various applications, is looking to fill five Ph.D. positions in various scientific disciplines, including materials science, polymer science, and nanoparticle chemistry. […]

11/01/2008 No Current Property Set Nanoco is going back to Japan in February to join the world’s largest nanotechnology exhibition and conference, nano tech 2008. Nanoco Technologies is unique in the nanomaterials market as a company that manufacture large quantities of quantum dots and partner major R&D and blue-chip industrial organisations in the development of quantum dot applications. Nano tech […]

Manchester based, Nanoco Technologies, manufacturer of heavy metal-free quantum dots, has won the UKTI Business Innovation Award in the category of Clean Technologies. Manchester based, Nanoco Technologies, manufacturer of heavy metal free quantum dots, has won the UKTI Business Innovation Award in the category of Clean Technologies. The award was presented at the UK Nanoforum event run by the UK Trade […]

Nanoco appoints KISCO Ltd as exclusive Asian distributor Nanoco Technologies and KISCO Ltd (KISCO) will be shaping the future together with the signing of a distribution agreement appointing KISCO as the exclusive Asian distributor of Nanoco’s advanced quantum dots materials. Next-generation electronic applications will be the first to benefit from this collaboration as KISCO begin by working with Japanese, Korean […]

08/04/2008 No Current Property Set Nanoco showcased its quantum dot technology to an audience of British and German representatives from industry and academia at the Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network event held in Berlin on 10 March 2008. Quantum Dot Mission to Germany Nanoco Technologies Ltd, Manchester, UK 8 April 2008 Nanoco showcased its quantum dot technology to an audience of British and German […]

29/02/2008 No Current Property Set The world’s biggest nanotechnology event saw Nanoco unveil a solid state lighting device based on its cadmium free quantum dots CFQDTM and also showcase latest developments in the area of CIGS nano particles. CIGS can be used to print solar cells straight onto the substrate and therefore provide a cost-effective alternative to conventional silicone based […]

17/02/2008 No Current Property Set Dr Michael Edelman, chief executive of Nanoco spoke of the importance of Tokyo nano tech to their firm. He said, “Nanoco has participated in nano tech Tokyo… Eighteen British companies at the cutting edge of science are to attend a world-leading trade fair thanks to UK Trade & Investment (UKTI). For the fourth consecutive year, […]

21/01/2008 No Current Property Set Nanoco Technologies Ltd feature in the list of the top 100 low-carbon pioneers compiled by CNBC European Business. Nanoco Technologies Ltd was selected to feature in the list of the top 100 low-carbon pioneers compiled by CNBC European Business. The article features in the latest edition of CNBC European Business ( Jan/Feb 2008) The list […]

18/01/2008 No Current Property Set Sigma-Aldrich(TM) is pleased to announce the signing of an agreement with Nanoco Technologies, Ltd., a nano-materials company based in Manchester, UK, to distribute luminescent quantum dot nanocrystals globally. Under the terms of the agreement, Sigma-Aldrich will distribute research quantities (less than 1 g) of seven core-shell semiconductor quantum dots through the Aldrich(R) Materials Science initiative […]

18/01/2008 No Current Property Set Nanoco Technologies and Sigma-Aldrich are looking at a bright future together with the signing of a distribution agreement and launch of a new range of products based on Nanoco’s leading edge quantum dots. Illuminating Research – A bright future ahead as Nanoco sign a distribution agreement with Sigma-Aldrich Nanoco Technologies Ltd, Manchester, UK 18 January […]

Nanoco Technologies has appointed Manchester-based Madhouse to develop a new website to showcase its pioneering approach to developing and producing fluorescent semi-conducting materials called quantum dots. Thanks to their advances in the quantum dot field, Nanoco Technologies are in a position to work hand in hand with strategic partners in the development of bespoke solutions incorporating quantum dots into commercial […]

13/12/2007 No Current Property Set Quantum dots (QDs) are luminescent semiconductor nanoparticles, with diameters in the range of 1 to 20 nm. The unique optical and electronic properties of QDs are being exploited in a number of applications including flat panel displays and coloured lighting along with fluorescent imaging in biological and medical diagnostics. It is envisaged that QDs may […]

07/12/2007 No Current Property Set Nanoco Technologies is unique in the nanomaterials market as a company that manufacture large quantities of quantum dots and partner major R&D and blue-chip industrial organisations in the development of quantum dot applications. A flagship example of the UK’s ability to transform world-class research into cutting edge business, as recognized by the government organisation, UK […]

09/11/2007 Manchester Michael Edelman, CEO of Nanoco Technologies presented some of the latest developments in the company’s material at the ‘Challenges in Organic Electronics’ conference at the Core Technology Facility in Manchester. The conference kicked off with a talk by Sir Richard Friend, Cambridge University Professor and founder of Cambridge Display Technology (CDT) and Plastic Logic. Michael Edelman, CEO of […]

26/11/2005 Manchester, United Kingdom German periodical Advanced Materials publishes research by Los Alamos researchers involving Nanoco quantum dots… Figures are found in PDF Full Documentation DOI: 10.1002/adma.200501434 BY IAN H. CAMPBELL* AND BRIAN K. CRONE Organic scintillators are widely used in radiation-detection applications due to their low cost, ease of fabrication, and fast response times.[1] Their ionization energy is about […]

Manchester, United Kingdom – 5th October 05 Nanoco Technologies Limited (www.nanocotechnologies.com) today announced that it has raised funding from three venture capital funds. The funding will fuel commercialization of Nanoco’s Quantum Dot manufacturing technology. In addition, Nanoco will continue to make investments in further developing its Quantum Dot technology into applications in the electronics, biomedical and security sectors. The company […]